Nokia Lumia 520 Error: Unable to find bootable option

Anonymous
2014-05-27T02:14:49+00:00

My Nokia Lumia 520 unexpectadly shut down and reebotted as i proceeded to pause my music. now the only reaction i reiceve from it is a black screen which says Error: Unable to find bootable option. Press any key to shut down.

if anyone has only proven solutions in fixing this issue, please let me know.

Thanks.

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Anonymous
2014-12-30T12:28:20+00:00

Hi,

The "Unable to find bootable option" is comparable to a defective hard drive in a computer: It will still do the initial start-up and then be unable to do any more. The recovery tool still recognizes the phone when connected, but is unable to install the operating system in the phone when it comes to that. Again comparable to booting a PC on the install DVD and then be unable to complete the install.

The phone needs mechanical repair. If it is out of warranty, then is is also beyond economical repair, unfortunately.

If it is still in warranty, then please consult the point of sale.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-06-22T05:50:01+00:00

    For a handheld device, only invest money you can afford to throw away anytime!

    The asking price for a pre-owned Lumia 520 is equal to USD50 in my country, and can be negotiated to $25 or less.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-06-21T17:55:02+00:00

    so how can i make sure that issue will not happen again !!

    other way why that happened with me !! suddenly !!

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  4. RedSpook-9082 4,765 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2016-06-21T13:27:57+00:00

    Why post a link to the same thread in which you are posting anyway ?

    The issue can only be fixed with a new motherboard, which especially for a Lumia 520 makes no sense, as you can buy a new phone for the cost of the repair.

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